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The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has raided two locations in central Bangkok, seizing more than 200 canisters of nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas”, in an operation aimed at cutting off illegal supply chains before the products reach teenagers and tourists. The raids resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the confiscation of goods valued at more than 400,000 baht, highlighting ongoing concerns over the misuse of the gas for recreational intoxication.

The operation was carried out by the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) under the CIB on 9 January 2026, following an investigation into the illegal importation of nitrous oxide without customs clearance. Officers executed court-approved searches at two properties in the Chan and Inthamara areas of Bangkok under warrants issued by the Central Tax Court on 7 January 2026. In total, 204 canisters were seized during the coordinated raids.

The first search targeted a shophouse in Soi Chan 40, Phra Ya Krai subdistrict, Bang Kho Laem district, where officers arrested a 53-year-old woman identified as Ms Dawan, who was found with 106 canisters. The second raid took place at a rented apartment in Soi Inthamara 9, Samsen Nai subdistrict, Phaya Thai district, leading to the arrest of a 32-year-old man identified as Mr Wigran, with 98 canisters recovered. Both suspects admitted to storing the gas for sale and confirmed it had been imported from overseas without paying tax.

According to investigators, the nitrous oxide was being diverted from legitimate industrial or medical use and sold illicitly for recreational inhalation. The gas was reportedly filled into balloons and sold to tourists and young people at entertainment venues, promoted online and distributed across Bangkok using delivery riders. Police warned that inhaling nitrous oxide for intoxication can displace oxygen in the body, causing nausea, dizziness, loss of consciousness, serious injury from falls and can in some cases potentially death.

Authorities added that prolonged misuse can damage the nervous system, leading to muscle weakness, numbness and long-term loss of sensation. Both suspects were charged with concealing, possessing, buying, or selling goods known to have been imported into the kingdom without customs procedures and were transferred, along with the seized items, to investigators at ECD Division 2 for further legal proceedings.

Thaitabloid reported that the CIB said enforcement operations would continue nationwide to curb the illegal import and distribution of untaxed goods that pose risks to public health. Officials also urged the public, particularly young people, to avoid misusing nitrous oxide and to cooperate with authorities by reporting illegal sales.

Key Takeaways

• Police seized 204 nitrous oxide canisters worth over 400,000 baht in Bangkok raids on 9 January 2026.

• Two suspects were arrested and charged over possession and sale of illegally imported goods.

• Authorities warned that misuse of laughing gas can cause severe health risks and death.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thaitabloid 2026-01-10

 

 

That's no joke 😂

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

in an operation aimed at cutting off illegal supply chains before the products reach teenagers and tourists.

So it's okay for adult Thais and non-tourists ..............

On 1/10/2026 at 3:58 AM, Georgealbert said:

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The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has raided two locations in central Bangkok, seizing more than 200 canisters of nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas”, in an operation aimed at cutting off illegal supply chains before the products reach teenagers and tourists. The raids resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the confiscation of goods valued at more than 400,000 baht, highlighting ongoing concerns over the misuse of the gas for recreational intoxication.

The operation was carried out by the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) under the CIB on 9 January 2026, following an investigation into the illegal importation of nitrous oxide without customs clearance. Officers executed court-approved searches at two properties in the Chan and Inthamara areas of Bangkok under warrants issued by the Central Tax Court on 7 January 2026. In total, 204 canisters were seized during the coordinated raids.

The first search targeted a shophouse in Soi Chan 40, Phra Ya Krai subdistrict, Bang Kho Laem district, where officers arrested a 53-year-old woman identified as Ms Dawan, who was found with 106 canisters. The second raid took place at a rented apartment in Soi Inthamara 9, Samsen Nai subdistrict, Phaya Thai district, leading to the arrest of a 32-year-old man identified as Mr Wigran, with 98 canisters recovered. Both suspects admitted to storing the gas for sale and confirmed it had been imported from overseas without paying tax.

According to investigators, the nitrous oxide was being diverted from legitimate industrial or medical use and sold illicitly for recreational inhalation. The gas was reportedly filled into balloons and sold to tourists and young people at entertainment venues, promoted online and distributed across Bangkok using delivery riders. Police warned that inhaling nitrous oxide for intoxication can displace oxygen in the body, causing nausea, dizziness, loss of consciousness, serious injury from falls and can in some cases potentially death.

Authorities added that prolonged misuse can damage the nervous system, leading to muscle weakness, numbness and long-term loss of sensation. Both suspects were charged with concealing, possessing, buying, or selling goods known to have been imported into the kingdom without customs procedures and were transferred, along with the seized items, to investigators at ECD Division 2 for further legal proceedings.

Thaitabloid reported that the CIB said enforcement operations would continue nationwide to curb the illegal import and distribution of untaxed goods that pose risks to public health. Officials also urged the public, particularly young people, to avoid misusing nitrous oxide and to cooperate with authorities by reporting illegal sales.

Key Takeaways

• Police seized 204 nitrous oxide canisters worth over 400,000 baht in Bangkok raids on 9 January 2026.

• Two suspects were arrested and charged over possession and sale of illegally imported goods.

• Authorities warned that misuse of laughing gas can cause severe health risks and death.

Related Stories

Foreign-nationals-arrested-for-selling-laughing-gas

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thaitabloid 2026-01-10

 

 

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